Ultrasound detection of Apert syndrome: a case report and literature review

Am J Perinatol. 1997 Aug;14(7):427-30. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-994174.

Abstract

Apert Syndrome is characterized by craniosynostosis, bilateral syndactyly, and midfacial hypoplasia. Although it was first described by Wheaton in 1894, it was first diagnosed prenatally only a decade ago-with only five cases reported in the literature. A sixth case is reported here. Prenatal diagnosis of Apert syndrome is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Therapeutic
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / diagnosis
  • Acrocephalosyndactylia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, First
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*